Multi-Axis Turning Screwdriver With Ferrule

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A little bit ago, I made a simple handle for a 4-in-1 (actually 6-in-1 but I never use the hex driver). At the time, I noted that eccentric techniques could prevent the screwdriver from rolling easily.
Here's the upgrade.
I shifted the turning axis 0.25 inch in opposite directions to turn two opposing flatter curves.
In addition, I added a ferrule made from a copper plumbing fitting.
Per request, I'm also showing how I removed the handle from the store bought screwdriver. Although I doubt that this process is anything to emulate.
The wood is a lamination I made several years ago for another project containing walnut, locust, maple, and other woods.
The screwdriver handle is finished with my mix of mineral oil and beeswax.
Your choice - either is a great project - this one or the previous video.
Enjoy!
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[@StephenOgle]

Both your screwdrivers now have the coolest handles I have seen. Great idea. Nice video. Thank you for sharing.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you. I like them both also Alan

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

you are going to have the finest looking screwdriver set ever Alan very nice All the best Robbie

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Robbie. Alan

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Alan, This was a really good video on the making of an handle that could be used on just about any tool. Regards, Bob

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes, it should be transferable - perhaps different size ferrule and of course the hole for the operable part, and length. Alan

[@pelasoto48]

Lastima no entender su idioma,pero verle sus manos......con que delicadeza Ud. trabaja las herramientas me doy cuenta que es un MAESTRO de la Torneria.Muchas Gracias por subir,espero su proximo proyecto.Saludos Orlando

[@AsWoodTurns]

Por favor, please check to see if google translate works for the closed captions (CC) on the video. I put closed captions on all my videos. Hopefully, the translate function will help. gracias. Alan

[@pelasoto48]

As Wood Turns Muchas Gracias Alan.Utlizo Google traductor .....me refería a la parte oral del video Muchas gracias por su tiempo.-Gracias Orlando

[@yuvallahav]

Great project and a fantastic video, show each step and hear it explained, I just might start taking apart all my screw drivers and fit them with a new turned handle... but that would be terrible, for the screw drivers I mean, I'll need to get me an exchangeable tipped one like you did and make it so. Thank again for the upload!

[@AsWoodTurns]

I really like the exchangeable tipped one but there's still a place for the others as they are needed sometimes. Thanks for commenting. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

Now that is one very classy handle Alan, great job my friend. Take care Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Mike. Alan

[@woodturningjohn]

I bought some screwdrivers at the dollar store to do that with and just have not done them yet, I really like the glued up wood handle so maybe I should get busy. Nice work as always. I do not have a problem with them rolling away, my problem is remembering where I put them down.

[@AsWoodTurns]

As for remembering where they are, sounds like having more than one is very appropriate. :) Thank you for commenting. Alan

[@williesims7224]

Hi Alan, after watching your great video I've made several of these. I found that after I cut the majority of the plastic handle off I put the remainder straddled my vice and use a large punch from the handle end and tap out the fitting. This seems to work great and it saves the fingers from the chisels.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Now why didn't I think of that! :) Goes to show that if you make enough you know how to when you're done. :) Alan Stratton

[@teamwild_UK]

Great job Alan. I like the idea of using wood scraps to make something useful. Up-cycling at it's best. Cheers, Ben

[@AsWoodTurns]

I agree. Why use prime wood when a scrap will do. Thanks for commenting. Alan

[@adamquincey4371]

Hello Alan... I think this handle and the first one you did, are both as good as each other... Great video... Cheers...

[@AsWoodTurns]

They both have small plusses and minuses. I agree, they both will serve well. Thanks for your comment. Alan

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Alan, I have a question for you, I follow several wood turners in KZbin, and I admire the techniques and things that you make. I am about to buy my lathe now that I finally finished my workshop and I wonder how many HP does your have. I am sort of surveying different wood turners to have an idea of what would be an adequate one for me. Thanks in advance, Daniel

[@AsWoodTurns]

My full sized lathe is a Powermatic 3520A. Not sure of the horsepower, I'm sure the specs are available. I'm happy with the power. The mini lathe is a different question. Most I've seen are fairly gutless. oops (under powered). But that's the nature of the beast. Alan

[@DanielVilarino]

As Wood Turns Hi Alan, Thank you for the information, I checked online and it is 2HP. I got a Grizzly G0773 which also has 2HP. I checked with several turners and it seems it is a pretty good size motor for most turning needs. Best to you! Daniel

[@TheBergy32]

Looks good Alan. I like look of the mixed woods.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Purely accidental. As they say "even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes." But Thank you. Alan

[@stevebrown1132]

Good project Alan. Thank you for giving us good projects!

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. Alan

[@stuartdavey]

Great job, Alan. Someone claimed boiling the plastic handles will make them slip right off. I haven't tried it, yet. I'll try it this weekend and report back. Stuart

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes, please report back. Sounds interesting. Alan

[@stuartdavey]

As Wood Turns I tried this on a Harbor Freight 6-in-1 handle (# 39631), and it worked like a charm; the sleeve slipped right out. I also tried this on a stubby red-black 6-in-1 from Home Depot, where the bits are stored in the handle. The hex stem did pull out, but required more effort. Stuart

[@AsWoodTurns]

Stuart Davey Thanks for the report back. Alan

[@monophoto1]

Really think you should do this in a three-sided version Seriously, nice job! I have found that the easiest way to cut a copper pipe fitting to make a ferrule is to spin it in the lathe while using a cutoff wheel on a Dremel tool to cut the metal. Leaves a reasonably smooth edge, and more importantly, it cuts straight, something that I've never been able to manage with a hacksaw.

[@AsWoodTurns]

I'll leave the three sided version to you. :) That's an interesting approach to cutting the fitting. Worth considering. Alan

[@apburner]

Love this project. I suggest instead of the CHEAP big lots special screwdriver, You should get a Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver. Still pretty cheap at less than 13 dollars but the best screwdriver I have ever used. I packed one at work everyday while working maintenance at a factory. And no need for a hollow handle to hold bits.

[@AsWoodTurns]

I agree about the hollow handle -- I don't like having to keep track of different bits in a hollow handle. They invariably get lost but not with the one I used or the one you've suggested. Interesting upscale idea. Great option. Alan

[@DanielVilarino]

Very nice looking handle!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you. I agree. Alan

[@kleinjahr]

Very nice. Turns a cheap tool into something good. Now let's see you do a hollow storage handle one.:)

[@AsWoodTurns]

I've used a hollow storage handle screwdriver for years thinking it superior to the one in this video. But I left it home and had to use the cheap one and found that I did not lose tips and that it was easier to change tips. However, a hollow storage handle would be an interesting exercise. You first! :) Alan

[@herbfogelberg6690]

As usual an excellent instructional video Alan. If I may ask, what is the music that you play during your video's? I would love to have it piped into my headphones while I am turning.

[@AsWoodTurns]

The music is a Bach guitar selection that is available via Adobe software that I use to produce the video. Not sure if it is available elsewhere. Alan

[@alansimpson596]

Very interesting video with a great result so many thanks. Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome. It did turn out well. Alan

[@Pete.G]

I wonder if using a heat gun to soften the plastic would help in removing it from the metal part of the store bought screwdriver?

[@AsWoodTurns]

That may work. Worth a try. Thanks for the thought. Alan

[@razielv5088]

im just starting wood turning and i love it a lot. since im just starting i made my lathe out of a drill. i was wondering if anyone knows if they make a 4 or 3 jaw lathe chuck for a drill. its the only thing stoping me from hollowing my pieces. thx

[@AsWoodTurns]

Wow! that's a project. Unfortunately all chucks are made for standard lathe headstock threading. You'd have to make an adapter but then there's the question whether your drill has enough power. Good luck. Alan

[@JoelWetzel]

I had a vision while reading this: drill with pulley or chain turns shaft with pillow blocks and chuck. A hose clamp can control trigger/speed if no control on drill.

[@TheJackDakota]

As usual nice job Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you John. Alan

[@DaveBardin]

very nice!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Dave. Alan

[@MrSkeeter18]

I thought the first one was fine. If you are using it to pry then yes but other wise it should be fine. Thanks Allan. Enjoy this one also. Bob

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks for your comment, Bob. Alan

[@markb8954]

Harbor Freight always has these 4n1 screwdriver sets on sale. I picked up 5 kits @ 99 cents/each.... not bad.

[@AsWoodTurns]

A great source for the steel. Happy New Year Alan

[@Mike-gr7iz]

Try cutting the plastic handle with a small hacksaw until you have a very little plastic left. I do this on two opposite sides and pop the insert out.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Sounds like that should work better than my chisel method. Alan

[@GeraldJensen]

I turn turning tool handles using this technique ... I buy dimpled fittings and use a $10 pipe cutter to slice them in two.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Hmmm. Somehow I did not think to use the tubing cutter on the thicker fittings. Thanks for the reminder. Alan

[@eddiekamryn621]

I know I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good place to stream new tv shows online ?

[@finnclay9471]

@Eddie Kamryn I watch on Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@briggsgibson3392]

@Eddie Kamryn Lately I have been using Flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@tylerhollier331]

couldn't you just turn the plastic away from the old screwdriver?

[@AsWoodTurns]

Tyler Herald Possible if you don't mind risking your good tools. :)Alan

[@JoelWetzel]

This is cool. BTW you're the first person I've heard say "ferrule" accenting the second syllable. Peace.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Tongue Tied???? Alan

[@brucejohnson3582]

To reduce or eliminate the roll, I used 1.5"x1.5" stock and rounded the edges of the gripping portion of the handle.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Good Idea Alan

[@robertkutz9540]

nice job

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Robert. Alan

[@duckhunter_oo7626]

Cut right down the side of the tube with you're band saw from the back so no one can see any scuffs when you put you're new handle on. And can you find brass instead of copper I'm pretty young but I think brass was the way they use to do it. I know you can get brass for rolling you're Own riffle rounds ask you're gun smith. I'm a big fan of the oil finish. Grate vie I'll watch more

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks for the tip. Didn't think of checking with a gun smith. Alan

[@michaellapointe2137]

Next time you can try putting the handle in a vice or large clamp then taking a beater pair of neadle nose pliers heat the one tip red hot and slide it in to the plastic wiggle it side to side and pinch the metal insert. With the handle still in the vice and the insert pinched heat the handle with a touch and pull it out try not to over heat the insert so the integrity of the metal is not compromised I tried it on a six in one with a broken handle and it worked great and much faster and less painful if I do it again I would thin the hands some to get rid of some plastic other then that and having an exhausted area or going outside. And I would turn it on a real lathe I used an electric drill after installing the insert I chucked the shaft in the drill and turned it on sand paper lol

[@AsWoodTurns]

Nice tip. And a real lathe makes a lot of difference. Enjoy. Alan

[@Masterof1ne]

not to be that guy.. but it is pronounced "Feral" right?

[@AsWoodTurns]

I guess your'e "that guy" Alan

[@IvanGimenezmisterbilldesign]

Fantastic handle for tool ;)

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Ivan Alan